Please note that this is an invitation only event for senior public sector leaders.
What does it take to create a workplace where people feel they truly belong and are empowered to grow?
As organisations navigate rapid technological change, evolving employee expectations and increasing pressure to attract and retain talent, workplace culture has become a defining factor in organisational success.
Join IPAA NSW for an insightful Senior Leader Breakfast hosted by Anthony Mitchell from Bendelta exploring how leading organisations are building cultures that foster belonging, learning and long-term engagement.
This intimate one-hour conversation brings together two award-winning people and culture leaders whose organisations were recently recognised in Australia’s Best Places to Work awards.
You’ll hear from:
• Ceri Ittensohn, Chief People & Culture Officer at TAL Life, winner of the Belonging Award for creating a workplace where people feel included, respected, heard, valued and able to bring their authentic selves to work
• Pauly Grant, APAC & ANZ Chief Talent Officer at Publicis Groupe, winner of the Nurturing Award for an innovative AI learning program designed to help employees build capability, experiment with emerging technologies and apply learning in practical ways
Together, they’ll explore what high-performing workplace cultures look like in 2026.
This breakfast offers senior public sector leaders a valuable opportunity to hear directly from organisations leading the way in workforce culture and employee experience.
Whether you are leading organisational transformation, shaping workforce strategy or building leadership capability, this conversation will provide practical insights into creating environments where people and organisations can thrive.
Speaker
Pauly Grant
Chief Talent Officer
Publicis Groupe APAC & ANZ
Pauly Grant is the Chief Talent Officer at Publicis Groupe APAC & ANZ, responsible for driving the People and Culture strategy across the APAC & ANZ regions. With experience spanning marketing, communications, and the fashion industry, Pauly brings a unique perspective to the people & culture landscape.
In her regional role, Pauly partners closely with the APAC CEO, Executive committee, Global Chief Talent Officer, and in-market CTOs. Within ANZ, Pauly is a strategic business partner to the Publicis ANZ CEO.
Known for her ability to identify and implement innovative solutions to complex challenges, Pauly leverages data and insights to inform talent strategies. A passionate advocate for inclusive and enabling cultures, Pauly believes that fostering a supportive environment is essential for driving exceptional business performance. Her current focus is on evolving the traditional concept of Employee Experience (EX) to encompass a holistic Life Experience (LX) for people, achieved through tailored support frameworks that reflect the diverse needs and lived experiences of all people. She is playing a pivotal role in AI knowledge and adoption across the region.
Speaker
Ceri Ittensohn
Chief People & Culture Officer
TAL
Ceri Ittensohn joined TAL in October 2016 as Chief People & Culture Officer, bringing more than 25 years of experience in Human Resources both in Australia and Asia.
Ceri has played a key role in organisational transformation, supporting businesses in times of significant growth and turnaround, and through successful re-brandings, acquisitions and joint ventures. She has led cultural change programs that have contributed to sustainable shifts in performance and engagement and partnered with CEOs and business leaders to deliver results through people.
Before joining TAL Ceri worked in General Insurance and the Global Hospitality sector, and led HR, Quality, Customer and Communications teams, bringing a commercial approach to their business contributions. She has a particular passion for working with purpose-led businesses that inspire their people to make a positive difference for customers, communities and investors.
Ceri holds an Honours degree in Organisational Psychology and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Facilitator
Anthony Mitchell
co-founder and Chief Potential Officer
Bendelta
Anthony Mitchell is the co-founder and Chief Potential Officer of strategic advisory firm Bendelta. Over 25 years in consulting, Anthony has worked in more than 30 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Australasia, and the Middle East. Under his leadership, Bendelta has received six Best Employer awards in the last two years, named in the AFR/BOSS Most Innovative Firms for the last three years running and has twice won the world’s highest award for leadership development.
The art and science of strategic leadership is what has driven Anthony to where he is today. As Dux of both his degrees (one in Mathematics and one in Psychology), and with postgraduate business qualifications from Cornell University, Anthony has a unique mix of expertise across typically separate ways of thinking.
Outside of Bendelta, Anthony pursues his passion for human potential in other ways. From 2016-2023, he has been the Chairman of the Aurora Education Foundation which has helped change the narrative for Indigenous tertiary education through unprecedented scholarships to Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard. He was also the Chairman and President of Amnesty International Australia from 2011-16 and a member of the Amnesty International 2020 Council, chaired globally by Sir Richard Branson.
This event is presented with the support ofBendelta
How to register
If you are an Executive Director or Deputy Secretary and would like to be added to the invite list, or have any questions regarding this event please email [email protected]
Event Details
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Time:
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07:00AM – 08:45AM (AEST/AEDT)
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When:
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Tuesday the 11th of August
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Where:
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Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, 199 George St, Sydney, 2000
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Register now to secure your spot.